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187-189 Broad St

Oceanview, SF 94112 7113060 2 units · 2 fl · 2005

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Oceanview
Above average
avg 1.4
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Oceanview average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 187-189 Broad St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 2005
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built2005
Total area4,227 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7113060
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Chung Simon
Mailing address
2530 47th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
052410

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189 Broad St, San Francisco, CA 94112
187 Broad St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 187-189 Broad Street in Oceanview is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2005 and currently owned by Simon Chung. The building has experienced significant compliance issues, most notably in 2021 when multiple violations were documented, including unpermitted construction, electrical work related to illegal grow operations, and various safety concerns such as damaged stairs and missing handrails. These violations led to multiple correction orders that required repairs to stairs, installation of handrails, removal of unauthorized windows, and remediation of electrical systems. The property underwent substantial renovation work to address these issues, including bathroom and kitchen remodels on the second floor (completed in early 2022), repair of stairs and handrails (completed in late 2021), and electrical system upgrades.

More recently, there have been several 311 calls regarding the property, including reports of sewage backup (July 2023) and garbage/debris issues (November 2024). The building's systems have required ongoing maintenance and upgrades, with historical records showing electrical work completed in 2008 for a 200-amp conversion. All major violations from 2021 were officially abated by April-May 2023, including issues related to plumbing, electrical systems, interior surfaces, and building safety. The most recent permit filed in 2022 sought to convert an illegal unit into a legal ADU unit at the ground floor, though its final status is noted as "Filed" in the records. While the property has undergone significant remediation work to address past violations, the history of unpermitted modifications and system issues suggests a building that has required substantial oversight and correction efforts.

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Risk rating

How 187-189 Broad St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
16th percentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 66 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.1%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 45.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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187-189 Broad St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
311 Request Jul 02
Sewage back up
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